Prepare against Yixin Ding
WGM · China · World #1,721 classical · FIDE ID 8602972
Our database contains 755 games by Yixin Ding, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yixin Ding's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yixin Ding before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,398 | 2,451 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,316 | 2,374 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,322 | 2,475 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 755 | 257 | 316 | 182 | 34.0% |
| As White | 371 | 145 | 146 | 80 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 384 | 112 | 170 | 102 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yixin Ding's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yixin Ding's side.
First moves as White (371 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 323 | 87.1% | 58.5% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 7.8% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 17 | 4.6% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Ding usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Ding usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ding usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 62.1% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Ding usually continues g3 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Ding usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Ding usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 137 | 82.5% | 51.1% |
| b6 | 10 | 6.0% | 90.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 4.8% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 126 | 79.2% | 51.2% |
| d5 | 27 | 17.0% | 48.1% |
| b5 | 6 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
Yixin Ding's chess games
All 755 games by Yixin Ding in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 257 wins, 316 draws, 182 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 56 | 21/25/10 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 11/14/3 | 39.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 15 | 0/13/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 65 | 19/26/20 | 29.2% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 42 | 7/19/16 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 36 | 10/12/14 | 27.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 35 | 8/20/7 | 22.9% |
| B38 | English Opening | 26 | 3/17/6 | 11.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 25 | 5/14/6 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Yifan Hou | 2,602 | 1st CHN Masters w | B85 |
| Jun 2012 | Humpy Koneru | 2,589 | Wch Blitz Final w | B06 |
| Jun 2026 | Lei,Tingjie | 2,566 | CHN League Division A Pt1 | C01 |
| Aug 2010 | Nadezhda Kosintseva | 2,551 | CHN-RUS Summit w 7th Rapid | B96 |
| Jul 2015 | Valentina Gunina | 2,548 | 9th CHN-RUS Summit w | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 174 | 99 | 2,387 |
| ch-CHN w | 2015 | 87 | 47.5 | 2,386 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2017 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,410 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2017 | 21 | 10 | 2,327 |
| CHN-RUS Summit w 7th Rapid | 2010 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,312 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2003 | 20 | 16 | 2,379 |
| Yangzhou Basque w | 2016 | 18 | 6 | 2,258 |
| 6th chT-CHN | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 2,407 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Wenjun Ju (38 games) · Yang Shen (34 games) · Zhongyi Tan (29 games) · Qian Huang (25 games) · Xiaowen Zhang (24 games) · Mo Zhai (21 games) · Xue Zhao (19 games) · Tingjie Lei (17 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yixin Ding's chess games?
755 games by Yixin Ding, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Yixin Ding has played.
What does Yixin Ding play on the first move as White?
Across 371 games with White in our database, Yixin Ding opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yixin Ding answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...b5 (4% of games).
What openings does Yixin Ding play as White?
As White, Yixin Ding's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (56 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (20 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 371 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yixin Ding play as Black?
As Black, Yixin Ding most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (65 games, 29.2% win rate); Indian Defense (42 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 384 games.
What is Yixin Ding's FIDE rating?
Yixin Ding is currently rated 2,398 in classical chess, 2,316 in rapid and 2,322 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,451 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Yixin Ding played?
Our database contains 755 games by Yixin Ding, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 257 wins, 316 draws, 182 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yixin Ding?
755 games by Yixin Ding reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.